Danny Jones
As McFly's lead guitarist and co-vocalist, his energetic riffs and harmonies helped define the sound of 2000s British pop-rock.
Born 1986 (age 40)·British musician and singer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Danny Jones emerged from Bolton as a teenage guitarist with a sharp ear for melody and a voice that could swing from a snarl to a sweet falsetto. His audition for a new band project in 2003 landed him at the core of McFly, a group that would quickly rocket to fame by blending pop hooks with the spirit of classic rock. Jones, sharing lead vocal and guitar duties with Tom Fletcher, became the band's onstage sparkplug, his wiry energy and rock-star chops providing a counterpoint to their more polished pop sensibilities. Beyond McFly, he has channeled his musicality into songwriting for other artists and stepped into the spotlight as a coach on 'The Voice UK', proving his instincts extend beyond the fretboard. His career represents a bridge between the boy-band era and a more instrument-driven, authentic pop presentation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Danny was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Danny Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Danny's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and performed on McFly's debut single '5 Colours in Her Hair', which went straight to number one in the UK in 2004.
- Served as a coach on the UK version of 'The Voice' for multiple series, guiding aspiring artists.
- Has co-written numerous UK Top 10 singles for McFly, including 'All About You' and 'Star Girl'.
- Performed with McFly at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony.
Did You Know?
He is a lifelong supporter of the Bolton Wanderers football club.
Before McFly, he was in a band called 'The Jades' and worked as a fishmonger.
He married model and dancer Georgia Horsley in a ceremony at Bolton Castle in 2014.
“I just want to write songs that make people feel something.”
